Think I'll sit down here for a bit...

[cubanito]

There are Lutheran groups that, as a whole, I wouldn't call Christian either. Sqme goes for Presbys.

Many of the old denominations have abandoned the Faith, which is why conservative groups have had to leave them.

JR

 

[dinkime]

i just keep stating (in the dozens, it seems, threads on baptism in WD) that "babys are a part of all nations and should be baptized. salvation is a GIFT and we do not have to make that choice" -- no real backlash (yet, lol)

 

[Jim47]

i just keep stating (in the dozens, it seems, threads on baptism in WD) that "babys are a part of all nations and should be baptized. salvation is a GIFT and we do not have to make that choice" -- no real backlash (yet, lol)

Good for you! At least we have 1 strong voice there Heh?

 

[cubanito]

We believe in paedobaptism, good. Some believe in credobatism, OK. Neither should make it a point of division. The Scriptures are simply not clear enough about it.

Compare this doctrine to Salvation by Faith alone, the Deity of Christ, the inerrancy of Scripture, or any of a laundry list of doctrines and really, it is not an essential. We baptize, they baptize, let's try to have some peace about when and how.

Well, I've come perilously close to arguing, so I'll shut up now,

JR

 

[filosofer]

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I always like to quote the new Arminian passages:

Matthew 28:18-19 Arm

Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations over the age of accountability, baptizing those over the age of accountability in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching those over the age of accountibilty everything I have commanded you..."

1 John 2:2 Arm

And He Himself is the propitiation for ours sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world over the age of accountibility.

Ephesians 2:8 Arm

For by grace you who are over the age of accountibilty have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God for those who are over the age of accountibilty.

2 Corinthians 5:21 Arm

He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on behalf of those over the age of accountility, that we who are over the age of accountibilty might become the righteousness of God.

Yep, it quite clear that Scripture does not allow us to consider children as part of the plan of salvation.

In Christ's love,
filo
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[Studeclunker]

Filo, you scare me. Folks, the temprature of Seajoy's kitchen has gotten a bit high of late. Perhaps we should open another thread on the subject of infant baptisim? I'd love to discuss it.

Oh! There's the kettle singing. I liked that Plantation Mint so much yesterday morning... well, just dropped two bags in the pot again. Anyone for tea? I'll be mother

It's getting harder to break the ice on the koi pond. Broke it before going to church yesterday, and it was frozen again when I got home three hours later. I'm going to have to resort to a pick soon. At least those storms just made it a bit chilly out here. It could have been worse. Like the weather reports are showing in the mid-west and east coast. Yikes!

 

[seajoy]

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I always like to quote the new Arminian passages:








Yep, it quite clear that Scripture does not allow us to consider children as part of the plan of salvation.

In Christ's love,
filo
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Excellent filo!...and yes, I agree with Studeclunker...making a new thread so the kitchen stays friendly!

 

[Studeclunker]

You know, I decided to move my prize fish back into the house last night. They were in a small tank in my trailer in preparation for a move that isn't happening. Anyway, in the process, I brought some of the fish that were outside in one of the tanks in as well. As I was separating the pond fish from the fancys, some of them were bagged and placed in the large tank outside. In the forty-five minutes that it took to complete the process, the bags froze into the surface of the tank. I had a devil of a time breaking them loose and releasing the fish into the tank (LOL). Poor things, they were almost frozen solid when I got out there.

There's the kettle singing! I'm feeling like a more full-bodied tea this morning. Anyone for a cuppa? I'll be Mother...

By the by, did anyone else have trouble getting in last night? I kept getting a 'database error'.

 

[seajoy]

Poor things, they were almost frozen solid when I got out there.

There's the kettle singing! I'm feeling like a more full-bodied tea this morning. Anyone for a cuppa? [/quote]
Sounds like your fish could use some! If there is any left, I'll take a cup.

Where did you get the term "I'll be Mother"? It's kinda cute .

Hey, SC's quote is not in grey...what's up with that ? (edited)

 

[QuiltAngel]

Yep, I couldn't get in last night either. Glad to see it working today.

Today is sunny and chilly (around zero)

Have been out and about today and a meeting tonight. Went to son's Jazz Band contest and after lunch got the cast off of my arm that I have had the last 7 weeks. Now to limber up those fingers.

 

[LilLamb219]

Ow, where was the break on your arm? Removing the cast is more painful than putting in on in my opinion!!!

 

[Jim47]

Yep, I couldn't get in last night either. Glad to see it working today.

Today is sunny and chilly (around zero)

Have been out and about today and a meeting tonight. Went to son's Jazz Band contest and after lunch got the cast off of my arm that I have had the last 7 weeks. Now to limber up those fingers.

I'll bet that is a welcome relief. I hate casts and splint, Yuk! You'd think they could come up with something more modern wouldn't you.

 

[synger]

Poor things, they were almost frozen solid when I got out there.

There's the kettle singing! I'm feeling like a more full-bodied tea this morning. Anyone for a cuppa? [/quote]
Sounds like your fish could use some! If there is any left, I'll take a cup.

Where did you get the term "I'll be Mother"? It's kinda cute .

Hey, SC's quote is not in grey...what's up with that ? (edited)

It's a phrase from British tea for the person who pours out. The American equivalent I use is "Shall I pour?"

Mother

: Someone is needed to pour out the tea (male,female,old or young-anyone can be”Mother”.The host or hostess is too busy preparing snacks and getting things organized or welcoming guests and is not to be disturbed.We can not have self-service or chaos--so someone must step in to officially become the “Mother” and pour out and serve the tea. It is advised to volunteer(that is if you want to get it before it is cold!)The host or hostess will say: “Who would like to be mother?” but you should first say-”shall I be mother?”

 

[seajoy]

It's a phrase from British tea for the person who pours out. The American equivalent I use is "Shall I pour?"

Oh..good to know

 

[Studeclunker]

Well, Synger, you beat me to it. Quite correct. In fact, I'd love to know where you came up with your explanation. Yes, I must confess a British background, on one side at least (LOL). I remember my Mum calling out, time out of hand, "Who wants to be Mother?" Then laughing because we all would volunteer. Sadly, I'm the only one who carried on the tradition. My mother used to have a type of quilted sock she would put over her pot. She called it a 'Tea Cozy'. Of course, Mum loved everything 'piping hot' and that included scalding hot tea. She found it funny that I would serve with a bowl of ice cubes on the side.

Koi and pond fish, carp in general, just go to sleep when the weather gets to the freezing point with their water. They won't eat so I don't have to feed them unless the weather warms up for a week. I generally just have to make sure that the surface is broken up at least once a day. That's been getting more difficult lately.

Oh! The kettle's singing! Anyone for a cuppa? Hope you don't mind it strong today? I'm kind of... how is it said? Draggin' my waggin' today.

 

[Studeclunker]

The weather here in Lewiston couldn't be much weirder. It was freezing night before last and the pond had an inch of ice. In fact, it had'nt thawed for several days. Sometimes I had to break it several times during the day. Yesterday, the temp was in the sixties and the pond completely thawed. The fish were even swimming around.

I took down that fir tree I've been working on the past two days. It fell, unfortuneately, downslope. Too much like work. My plans last night were to work on the wagon's brakes. It became so bitterly cold I retreated into the house. The pond is iced over this morning. Yet, the day seems to be dawning warm. Weird.

Ah! The kettle's singing. Anyone for a cuppa? I'll be Mother. How about some Constant Comment today? I kinda like that little bite from the cloves.

Speaking of British... As a teenager, my sibs and I, lived in fear of our friends hearing my Mum calling out the front door on rainy days, "Don't forget your rubbers and bumperchutes!"

 

[synger]

I'm not British at all, and I'm not sure where I picked up on the meaning of "I'll be Mother." But I've known it for quite some time, though I do not use it myself. In some ways it would be a great thing to have someone else pouring when I'm hosting. When I googled it, the link I posted above is where I got the explanation.

Oh, and the rubbers and bumbershoots is not strictly British. My very solidly Midwestern mother reminded us about our bumbershoots all the time, though thankfully we wore galoshes instead of rubbers.

I love Constant Comment. My mother, who instilled all of us girls with a love of tea, called it "stinky tea," and it was always saved for special occasions (meaning anytime we had company, or cookies). When she died, a week before my daughter was born, I was devastated. My sisters and I went through her things, and they wanted her silver jewellry. I wanted the beads and "fun" jewellry, because that's how I remember her most.

But when we got to looking through her Beleek china collection, the only thing I wanted was her shell teapot. Each year, on Mother's day, I get it out of the cabinet and make a pot of "stinky tea" and remember her fondly.

 

[QuiltAngel]

Sorry I have been on a forced absence, the DSL was down.

I broke my wrist in two places on the inside of the arem. One little bone at the base of the thumb was one so my thumb was immobolized also. I do have a splint for a few weeks. Now, before you ask me what happened, I will tell you. I ran a stop sign and t-boned a car. The people in the other car were ok and my son had whiplash. You know how you drive along and kind of just go, well that is what happened, unfortunatly, that stop sign was in the way. We are thankful that my arm was the worse,

It has been cold and windy here. Definitely hot chocolate time.

 

[Studeclunker]

Synger, what a wonderful pot! It looks like it's really made out of coral and shells! It's beautiful, truely a treasure.

One thing I'd love to have and will never get, is my Grandmum's pot. She had a Roger's silver set. I've got (from my Mum) the sugar and creamer. My aunt has the pot. She doesn't ever get it out. Hides it in a closet. Oh well, at least it's still in the family. My stuff is mostly porcelain. I don't have to polish it (LOL).

Speaking of the pot, I think I'll rinse it out and head for bed. I've been feeling off lately. Don't know what's wrong. God bless you all. Have a great night.

 

[seajoy]

Sorry I have been on a forced absence, the DSL was down.

I broke my wrist in two places on the inside of the arem. One little bone at the base of the thumb was one so my thumb was immobolized also. I do have a splint for a few weeks. Now, before you ask me what happened, I will tell you. I ran a stop sign and t-boned a car. The people in the other car were ok and my son had whiplash. You know how you drive along and kind of just go, well that is what happened, unfortunatly, that stop sign was in the way. We are thankful that my arm was the worse,

It has been cold and windy here. Definitely hot chocolate time.

glad you are doing better...i hurt my shoulder while you were absent a couple of days.

signing off for a few days...i'll be gone...see you folks on monday.